May 21, 2008 Monthly UUC Board of Directors Meeting

Chair: President: Linda Stoller

Secretary: Sue Boone

Attendees: Linda Stoller, Sue Boone, Charlene Carnes, Pat St Clair, Dotti Doyle, Rev. Millie Rochester, Dick Rolfes, Roberta Watson, Bill Snell, Susan Hegner, John Conover, Rev. Abhi Janamanchi, and Eliseo Santana.

Absent: John Chase, Joann Shrewsbury

2008-2009 Board members attending: Carl Krave, Pat McGiverin

Call to Order: 7:07 pm by Linda Stoller

Meeting Adjourned: 9:25 pm

Opening Words: Rev. Abhi Janamanchi

The agenda was reviewed and amended. Meeting process was reviewed.

The April 23, 2008 Board minutes were received in the Board packet. Minutes were approved

Treasurer’s Report (distributed). Accepted as printed. Bob Barnett performed the audit this year. His recommendations:

More information to members quarterly.

Monthly reports on Social Action and Ministers Discretionary Funds.

Cash handling on Sunday needs to be tightened.

Expense/reimbursement checks to ministers/staff need to be reviewed.

Housing note - tax implications.

Liaison Reports

Bobbie Watson moved the administration and restatement of the September 1999 Staff Pension Plan. Seconded, approved.

Religious Services - Pat StClair reported the Religious Services Committee recommended going back to one service. Members have expressed concern bout the large video screen in the sanctuary.

Property - Door opening electronics for major doors.

Alarm system is not connected to the outside of buildings

Computers are getting old - they will be pieced together as needed.

Possible use of old manse - thrift store

ACTION ITEMS

Approval of Delegates to Annual Cluster Meeting

John Conover moved that Sue Boone, Roger Rochester, Susan Hegner and Eliseo Santana be appointed as delegates to the Annual Cluster Meeting on May 28, 2008. Seconded, approved.

Approval of Delegates to the General Assembly

Bobbie Watson moved that Dotti Doyle, Fred Sidel, Doris Wiley, Ann and Joe Myers and Nancy Warner be appointed delegates to the 2008 General Assembly. Laure Eargle and Ray Williams will be alternates. Seconded, approved.

Resolution for Check Signers

Dick Rolfes moved the following members be check signers on the checking account: Dick Rolfes, Jen Suggs, Susan Hegner, Sue Boone Abhi Janamanchi, Millie Rochester. Bobbie Watson seconded, approved.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

Report on the Marriage amendment Meeting

If passed the amendment will take away many rights. Eliseo Santana moved the UUC of Clearwater endorse the Fairness for all Families amendment. Seconded and approved. 2 opposed the motion on the principal that the Board cannot speak for the Congregation. It was recommended the congregation be educated on the issue so we can speak knowledgably to the public on the issues.

Board Retreat

August 22-23 at Eckerd College. All Board members are encouraged to attend. Committee chairs will participate Saturday..

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INFORMATION ITEMS

Ministers’ reports - attached

Millie Rochester - the youth raised $250 washing cars. Five youth will be crossing over to the High School Youth - ceremony Sunday, May 25 during the service. The summer curriculum will be Dr. Seuss.

Abhi Janamanchi - One service/Two services will be assessed this summer. Anton Dewitt, a UCC member, Race International Committee.

Linda expressed her appreciation to the Board for all their work this year.

Minutes submitted by Board Secretary Sue Boone